DENVER, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third
consecutive year, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has earned a
perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's
annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost
benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and
practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
The results of the 2021 CEI showcase how 1,142 U.S.-based
companies are promoting LGBTQ-friendly workplace policies in the
U.S. It also highlights the 57% of CEI-rated companies with global
operations who are helping advance the cause of LGBTQ inclusion in
workplaces abroad. Lumen's efforts in satisfying all the CEI's
criteria earned a 100% ranking and the designation as one of the
Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
"We are so proud of our diverse workforce and are honored to be
recognized for the fifth consecutive year by the Human Rights
Campaign for our efforts in promoting LGBTQIA+ workplace equality,"
said India Sylvester, Lumen
Technologies' chief diversity and inclusion officer. "We believe a
diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger. Providing
opportunities for our LGBTQIA+ team members to shine makes us more
successful."
The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four
central pillars:
- Non-discrimination policies across business entities
- Equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families
- Supporting an inclusive culture
- Corporate social responsibility
Lumen's history of supporting LGBTQ equality is also resonating
with its employees. Keri Kidder, an
administrative assistant and global chair of Lumen's Pride Employee
Resource Group, says the 100 CEI score is one of the reasons she
accepted a position with the company.
"This was extremely important to me as a member of the "L" part
of the LGBTQ+ community. It showed me that Lumen cared about its
employees, LGBTQ+ acceptance, diversity, and health care coverage
for transgender employees," Kidder says. "As the global pride
chair, I am in awe of the diversity and inclusion initiatives, my
boss' support, and the overall message of acceptance at Lumen."
The full report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei.
About Lumen Technologies:
Lumen is guided by our
belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the
way we live and work. With approximately 450,000 route fiber miles
and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the
fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help
businesses, government and communities deliver amazing
experiences.
Learn more about the Lumen network, edge cloud, security,
communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to
further human progress through technology
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Technologies are registered trademarks of Lumen Technologies LLC
in the United States. Lumen
Technologies LLC is a wholly owned affiliate of CenturyLink
Inc.
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